Ballantyne Divorce and Family Lawyer

Divorce: Child Custody, Property Division and Support

If you are planning to
divorce, you want to have the most professional and qualified legal representation
on your side. The final outcome, whether decided in court or through alternative
dispute resolution, can be greatly impacted by the skills of the attorney
that is representing you. At our firm, we do everything possible to support
and pursue the objectives of our clients in divorce. Our experience and
professional legal skills can be extremely valuable for those who are
seeking a fair resolution in all of the issues of importance in a divorce.
These include property division and the matters involving the children
of the marriage. We can assist you and protect your interests, whether
these matters will be decided in court, or by negotiating an agreement
with the opposing attorney.

Over our 20+ years in practice, our firm, Collins Family Law Group, has
gained a reputation for excellence in family law. Whether you need to
arrange a
separation agreement or are involved in a complex situation that cannot be resolved through
negotiations, we can help. There are crucial issues that must be resolved
in a divorce, including
child custody, spousal support, division of assets, the distribution of the marital
property and issues regarding
child support. We are compassionate and understand the emotional upheaval involved in
ending a marriage, particularly when the marriage has been of long duration,
and there are many shared assets. As your life, and that of your children,
will be greatly impacted by the divorce, both personally and financially,
it is imperative that you are represented by an attorney that will protect
your best interests and is prepared to pursue your personal objectives.

We offer legal services in all
family law and divorce matters. Our purpose is to assist you through the divorce
process while safeguarding your best interests, and protecting your parental
rights. We have opened an office in Ballantyne, located at 15720 Brixham
Hill Ave., Suite 310. We invite you to visit us if you are considering
divorce and are searching for a highly qualified divorce lawyer in the area.

Initially, we will review and evaluate your individual situation against
state law, and discuss what you could expect in your divorce, based upon
state law. We want to understand your concerns and your objectives. We
have extensive experience in negotiating a resolution through alternative
dispute resolution methods, including collaborative divorce. These processes
can resolve matters without the need for trial. In some cases, the other
party is making unreasonable demands, and litigation is the only option.
When this is the situation, you want to ensure that you have a highly
qualified litigator with extensive trial experience on your side.

We can assist you if you don't know if you want a divorce but need
time apart. A knowledgeable Ballantyne
divorce attorney from our firm can draft a separation agreement to address the duties and
responsibilities of each party during the period of separation. This is
often a solution for married couples who do not wish to divorce for religious
reasons, for the benefit of the children, or to allow time for the relationship
to be restored. We are highly experienced at negotiating separation agreements
that address the duties and responsibilities of each person during the
term of separation.

Ballantyne Divorce Lawyer

When a divorce is inevitable, you want to be certain that your rights and
interests are protected. The property and assets of the marriage will
be split in an "equitable" manner. The final decisions can vary
widely, often based upon the skills with which these matters are negotiated.
Our legal team offers counsel in all types of divorce, including
contested divorce,
uncontested divorce and the more modern alternative of a
collaborative divorce. Another option we provide is
mediation services designed to resolve your important divorce issues without the
need to force the court to make a decision. Our lead attorney is a certified
Superior Court mediator in North Carolina as well as a member of the Estates
& Trust Section and the Family Law Section of our state's bar
association. We often save our clients time and money through reaching
a resolution in mediation.

A divorce goes moves through several stages that involve the drafting,
filing and serving of legal documents. The process can be extremely difficult
on you and your family. We strive to make divorce as simple as is possible,
based upon the circumstances, and we are focused on protected the rights
and interests of our clients.

Our state has guidelines on the legal grounds for a divorce. You must have
lived in North Carolina for more than 6 months before we file your divorce
complaint. Our firm can only start proceedings if you and your spouse
have been living separate for at least 1 year. We must also file the complaint
in the county where either you or your spouse is currently residing.

The first phase of legally dissolving your marriage is the divorce complaint.
In most cases, the other party will counter this complaint with their
own demands. This is also known as the "pleadings" stage. It
is vital that you have legal counsel who can assist you to come to acceptable
agreements on child support, alimony and other important matters whenever
possible. A simple, uncontested divorce is less expensive, as the two
parties already agree on the crucial issues. We assist in drafting the
divorce agreement and all filings so that the process moves ahead more
quickly and without problems. In a contested divorce, the court will make
the final decision on issues including child custody and property division.
It is vital that your attorney is highly professional, well prepared,
and can present a persuasive case with full supporting evidence to the
court. Our experience and knowledge, as well as our access to top quality
expert witnesses can be of great benefit when litigation is necessary.

We are also available to represent those who need to address any post-decree
matters, including pursuing changes in child support, spousal support,
custody, visitation,
enforcement of court orders for child custody or child support payments. We are known for our high
quality legal representation, our case results, and our personal commitment
to our clients. Call today for more information.

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